Asheville (AVL) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Asheville (AVL) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 5.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 599 mi
Best airline from AVL to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 86% | 14 min | 3.6% | 332 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 19 min | 5.6% | 904 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AVL to LGA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 82% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 71% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AVL to LGA delayed?
- 22% of AVL–LGA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AVL to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 332 flights. 2 airlines flew AVL–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AVL to LGA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AVL to LGA?
- The scheduled AVL–LGA flight time averages 1h 57m over 599 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are AVL to LGA flights cancelled?
- 5.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from AVL to LGA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,236 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.